License denial, suspension, revocation, and refusal to renew; civil penalties

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  2. District of Columbia Code
  3. Insurance and Securities
  4. Public Insurance Adjuster Licensure
  5. License denial, suspension, revocation, and refusal to renew; civil penalties

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(a) The Commissioner may deny a license to an applicant or suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a license if the applicant or licensee:

(1) Violates the provisions of this chapter or any standard of conduct prescribed by the Commissioner in regulations;

(2) Makes a material misstatement in the application for the license;

(3) Engages in fraudulent or dishonest practices; or

(4) Demonstrates incompetency or untrustworthiness to act as a public insurance adjuster.

(b) Upon a finding by the Commissioner of a violation of subsection (a)(1) or (3) of this section, the Commissioner may impose a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 for each violation.

(c) This chapter shall not be applied or interpreted to bar a borrower from bringing an action pursuant to any District or federal law for damages, injunctive relief, or any other relief.

(Mar. 27, 2003, D.C. Law 14-256, § 7, 50 DCR 238.)

Section References

This section is referenced in § 28-3811.


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